While other cities have adapted to change, Ottawa has stuck to old plans that have made a bad financial situation worse.

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx expect to start working on a development and master construction agreement with a preferred team next summer.

OPG ultimately hopes to build a fleet of four SMRs at Darlington, with the goal of delivering 1,200 megawatts of nuclear-generated electricity.

Construction will start later this year, with the facility scheduled to come online in late 2025. Once complete, it will store 80 megawatts of power.

Skepticism and a lack of awareness keep people from using the incentives. Targeted campaigns are needed along with training for HVAC technicians.